Spanish footballer
In this
Spanish name, the first or paternal
surname is
Fernández and the second or maternal family name is
González.
Javier Fernández González (born 28 November 2006) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Regionalliga Bayern club Bayern Munich II.
Club career
Early career
Born in Ourense, Fernández joined the academy of local side Pabellón Ourense at the age of six.[2] His performances at Pabellón eventually caught the attention of professional club Celta Vigo, and he spent one season with the club, playing with players older than him.[2] At the age of nine, he was invited to join Atlético Madrid, and joined the following year, on 2017.[2][3][4] However, he was unable to play for the first two months due to sanctions imposed on the club.[2]
Bayern Munich
In August 2022, it was reported that he had left Atlético Madrid and was training with German side Bayern Munich.[5] This deal was confirmed by Bayern Munich themselves on 28 November 2022, however, due to his age, Fernández could only join the club officially in January 2023.[6]
On 31 October 2023, Fernández received his first call-up for Bayern Munich II as an unused substitute in the away 4–0 loss Regionalliga Bayern match against FC Augsburg II.[7]
On 8 March 2024, he made his professional debut for Bayern Munich II on a 2–0 home win Regionalliga Bayern match against DJK Vilzing, he started the game but was sent off after receiving a second yellow card on the 61st minute.[8]
Fernández was called-up with the Bayern Munich senior team for their 2024–25 pre-season, featuring as a substitute and coming off the bench at the 66th minute replacing Eric Dier on the second friendly match for a 1–1 draw against German club 1. FC Düren on 28 July 2024. Later on 13 August, he started as a centre-back on the last friendly match on a 3–0 win against Austrian Bundesliga club WSG Tirol.[9][10]
International career
Fernández has represented Spain at the under-16, under-17 and under-18 levels.[1]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 24 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
| Club
|
Season
|
League
|
National cup
|
Other
|
Total
|
| Division |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals
|
| Bayern Munich II
|
2023–24
|
Regionalliga Bayern
|
8 |
1 |
— |
— |
8 |
1
|
| 2024–25
|
3 |
1 |
— |
— |
3 |
1
|
| Total
|
11 |
2 |
— |
— |
11 |
2
|
| Career total
|
11 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
2
|
Style of play
Fernández describes himself as a box-to-box midfielder, while he lists his favourite position as attacking midfield.[2] He models his style of play on Real Madrid player Federico Valverde.[2]
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